Special Weather Statement 12/09/2024 12:02 for Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 2:02PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 9, 2024 - 12:02pm
Expires: 
December 9, 2024 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 202 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing funnel clouds near Chackbay, or 9 miles north of Thibodaux, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lutcher, North Vacherie, South Vacherie, and Chackbay.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Assumption; St. James; Upper Lafourche
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA